I'd like to thank everyone from
@glasgowgreens
who campaigned with me in Hillhead. It was an incredible team effort. Thanks too to all the
@scottishgreens
from other branches who supported us. We've made history! 💚💪🥳
I'm delighted to be standing as the
@scottishgreens
candidate in the Hillhead by-election. I hope to be elected to build on the work of
@MarthaWardrop
to make the ward a greener and fairer place to live
@glasgowgreens
The Hillhead by-election has been announced and we're kicking off our campaign with an action day this Saturday starting 11am at Kelvinbridge subway.
Join us and help get Seonad Hoy elected as the next Green councillor for Hillhead to fight for climate action and social justice.
Green Campaigning kicks off in Hillhead!
Activists are excited to speak to voters and let them know with
@SeonadHoy
as a second Green councillor in Hillhead we'll have more people working towards a greener and fairer Glasgow.
I'm proud to be friends with
@elliebgomersall
, and it was a privilege having her as my election agent for our historic win in the Hillhead by-election. I can't thank you enough Ellie, happy International Women's Day!
Today's edition of
@ScotNational
is historic - the first Scottish newspaper in my lifetime to be written by, produced and contributed to exclusively by women. What an honour it is to be a part of it.
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD
As
@scottishgreens
candidate for Canal Ward, and as a mother of 2 young children with concerns about air pollution in Glasgow, I am delighted to support the
@walkwheelcycle
pledges
If elected in Hillhead, I will support the local implementation of
@patrickharvie
's heat and housing legislation to make tenements warmer, greener and more affordable
@scottishgreens
@glasgowgreens
As MSP for Glasgow
@patrickharvie
has represented the people of Hillhead since 2003.
More local Green Councillors means more local champions working hard to get the best out of policies passed in the Scottish Parliament.
Vote
@SeonadHoy
#1
for Hillhead.
"This election result is the culmination of a great deal of hard work.
It is only possible thanks to the enormous passion and determination of local activists in the Glasgow Green Party." -
@MarthaWardrop
I'm very grateful for
@patrickharvie
's support and hope to be elected on Thursday to work with
@glasgowgreens
councillors to address the climate and nature crises, making Glasgow a greener, fairer city
@scottishgreens
"We all benefit from cleaner air, safer streets and measures to tackle the cost of living and the climate crisis...
I hope the people of Hillhead think globally and act locally and elect Seonad Hoy as their next councillor."
Read Patrick's column:
If you live in Linn ward, remember to vote for
@rightsandroses
in the by-election today. She's an excellent candidate who would work hard for local people and services.
@glasgowgreens
It was a privilege to speak to
@Soryia
's motion on Women in Politics.
@cllrhollybruce
and
@AnneMcTaggart23
worked to reach a composite motion which has clear actions to improve representation and support for women in Scottish politics
@cllrhollybruce
In her maiden speech, Hillhead Councillor
@SeonadHoy
recognises how Greens pro-actively gender balances for candidates, & the further work on the Gender Sensitive Audit to move at pace 🗣
Another great campaigning session speaking to local residents in Hillhead!
Lots of people are excited to get the chance to vote
@SeonadHoy
#1
on 7th March, and get another great local Green councillor working alongside
@MarthaWardrop
With just over a week to go until the Hillhead by-election, we had a good evening talking to voters about public transport, bins, and potholes
@glasgowgreens
@ActiveSGP
#votegreen
“It’s really, really encouraging and shows that what we’re offering – radical policies, a positive vision, and costed promises that would make a tangible difference to people’s lives – is resonating"
@NiallChristie1
@glasgowgreens
@scottishgreens
It was an absolute privilege to work with
@iris_frs
during her election campaign. Iris' passion, humour and determination for change really shone through and was reflected in her result. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you
@iris_frs
!
@glasgowgreens
@scottishgreens
It was great to be out speaking to residents this morning with some lovely
@glasgowgreens
. Good conversations about recycling, flooding and cycle storage.
It was great to attend the
@childrens_wood
Spring Fairy Fling this afternoon. It's a great outdoor playspace that encourages creative play and learning and a favourite of many local children
It was great to hear from pupils
@HillheadPrimary
and
@DunardPSandNC
about their concerns about air pollution today
@P4F_Scotland
event. We need to do more to reduce transport emissions, protecting our children's health and our planet's future.
Iris Duane wants to be the first trans woman of colour in Parliament: The 21-year-old Scottish Greens candidate for Glasgow North speaks to Dazed about her views on Keir Starmer, why all leftists should support electoral reform, and how socialism could…
As your
@scottishgreens
councillor in Hillhead,
@SeonadHoy
will:
🌍Take local climate action
🏘️Work to tackle the housing crisis
👷♀️Support feminist town planning
Only with a
#1
vote for the Scottish Greens can we deliver for people and planet.
I'm really grateful to the
@rainbowgreens
for organising this action day and look forward to seeing lots of folk out on the day to encourage Hillhead residents to vote
#1
Green 💚
@ActiveSGP
Action Day: Help elect Seonad Hoy for Hillhead!
The Rainbow Greens are hosting an action day of canvassing for Seonad in Hillhead. Join us at the Kelvinbridge Subway station at 2pm, Saturday 17th February.
#GreensInGovernment
#WomenInPolitics
Thanks to
@GlasgowTUC
for putting on another brilliant May Day Football Tournament raising money for local food banks - great to join Trade Unionists, activists, party members & Councillors!
Shout out
@cllrhollybruce
for helping me pull the squads together!
🔴🤝🟢
⚽️
@MarthaWardrop
was instrumental in Glasgow declaring a climate emergency, which led to the development of Glasgow’s local climate plan. If elected, I will work with
@glasgowgreens
councillors to ensure the plan is implemented in full
Since 2007 the residents of Hillhead ward have been represented by the outstanding Councillor
@MarthaWardrop
.
With another Green councillor in the area we can make an even bigger difference to the lives of people across Hillhead.
Vote
@SeonadHoy
#1
for Hillhead.
With the Hillhead by-election on March 7 we have a huge opportunity to get
@SeonadHoy
elected to Glasgow City Council.
With no wealthy donors or shady sponsorship, we need all the help we can get to make history:
I'm delighted that my Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland is moving to the next stage! 🎉
We'll be introducing the final Bill to Parliament after recess.
It's time to end this cruelty to greyhounds for good. 🐕
#endgreyhoundracing
I'm incredibly proud of my friend
@NiallChristie1
, a dedicated eco-socialist, who has proven with his GE result that people in Glasgow want to see real change and know that now is the time for that
@glasgowgreens
@scottishgreens
Niall Christie, interviewed in Heckle earlier this week, came third in Glasgow South with 5,554 votes (13.1%) — the highest vote for any Scottish Green candidate in
#GE2024
.
@NiallChristie1
Nobody should be harassed when accessing healthcare.
Gillian Mackay's Bill to ban anti-choice protesters from targeting abortion service providers has taken a big step forward this morning.
We've raised a phenomenal £1,500 to help elect
@SeonadHoy
for Hillhead. Thank you all! 💚
Our hard work will continue with campaigning happening every day between now and March 7th to make sure as many people as possible vote Seonad Hoy
#1
. 🗳️
Thanks
@GlasgowGuardian
for taking the time to speak to me ahead of the Hillhead by-election. Students are a really important demographic in the ward and it's important that their voices are heard
"Hillhead is the ‘Greenest’ ward in Scotland. [Martha Wardrop], who's the current councillor, won by the biggest majority out of any of our main councillors in the country"
📄Today we launch our local government election manifesto: 'Key Workers, Key Services – the Key to Recovery'.
👩🏭Key workers - the backbone of our communities - need:
📈Pay rises
🚍Affordable public transport
🏠Rent controls
✊Fair Work
Read here👇
“The climate emergency goes hand-in-hand with capitalism — it’s impossible to have a conversation about one without the other,”
@NiallChristie1
#VoteScottishGreens
Parity of bin collections would make a real difference to people living in tenements in Hillhead, who are struggling to recycle due to the current infrequent service
Glasgow's tenement dwellers hoping to be green are seeing red over the city’s blue bin collections.
@jonmolyneuxSGP
hit out at the disparity between flats and main door properties.
Read more
@heraldscotland
:
The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill is:
✅ Yes - 118
❌ No - 1
🟣 Abstain - 0
The bill is therefore passed.
You can find out more online at
It was fantastic to have the opportunity to sing at the Danny Kyle Open Stage
@ccfest
today with the
@wcdtgarden
parents' and carers' community choir. Thanks to the wonderful Suzanne Houston for being such a great choir leader 🎵🎼
"what growth leads to is working 60 hours a week to buy crap you don’t need to impress people you don’t like. It doesn’t necessarily lead to an improved quality of life.” Well said
@lornaslater
📢 Women's Network Action Day!
Help get Seonad Hoy elected for Hillhead, join us from 11am on Saturday 24th February at Kelvinbridge Subway💚
#WomenInPolitics
#GreensInGovernment
🚶 Join SYG members in Hillhead this Saturday in the lead-up to the by-election on 17th March.
🗳️ We're meeting at Kelvinbridge Subway Station this Saturday (24th) at 2pm. See you there!
Thank you to everyone who made it along to mine and
@nickq33
candidate adoption event yesterday evening on such short notice!
I had so much fun I forgot to take any photos so appreciate this photo of me, Patrick , Seonad and Martha 💞.
A better future is possible! ✊🏾
✍️ 'For many Scottish Green members, who strongly believe in principles of democracy and decentralisation, it was the last straw'
@elliebgomersall
writes that the council tax freeze is where it went wrong for Humza Yousaf
@NiallChristie1
is an incredibly dedicated, hardworking man. I wholeheartedly endorse him as ECC co-convenor because I know how hard he will work to support branches.
As part of this year's
@scottishgreens
internal elections, I'm running to be our next Elections and Campaigns Committee (ECC) co-convenor.
I wrote for
@BrightGrn
about what we need to focus on in the next two years:
"Families are needing adequate social security, good quality decently paid jobs, more funded childcare and genuinely affordable homes." |
@MarthaWardrop
✍️
Join us campaigning this last weekend before the by-election!
We're grateful to have Green from across the country coming along, including
@markruskell
tomorrow!💚
A lovely afternoon at
@GOW_Community
backcourt garden fayre with
@wcdtgarden
parents' and carers' choir. Sunshine, music, fun and lots of interesting stalls. Thanks to everyone who made it such a success
@WestFestGlasgow
I'll be voting for
@SophieBrodieSGP
for Internal Elections Officer. She's a very talented and impressive woman, and I know how much dedication and effort she'll bring to the role.
Voting opens tomorrow for
@scottishgreens
internal elections, and I'm in the running for Internal Elections Officer!
Here are some things I'd love you to consider when casting your vote 👇🧵
"The UK is not just rich,it’s one of the wealthiest countries in history, but that wealth is being hoarded. To break the stranglehold that the powerful few have over our country requires more than simply the redistribution of wealth. We have to change the system."
@MarthaWardrop
Join us in Hillhead this Saturday for our action day as we help get
@SeonadHoy
elected as the 11th
@glasgowgreens
councillor
We'll be meeting outside Kelvinbridge Subway station at 11am!
Lovely morning with fellow Scottish Greens announcing a record 44 candidates for Westminster! 💚
Then went down with colleagues to the
@RMTunion
picket line supporting workers against the lamentable treatment of Avanti West Coast ✊️
"having Greens in Westminster would guarantee that there would be MPs holding a Labour government to account from the left, and using the platform that comes with being an MP to put pressure on the Government to further the Green agenda."
@elliebgomersall
Great to see
@glasgowgreens
support for Gaelic Medium Education in Glasgow. My daughter is benefiting hugely from GME. There should be capacity for all families with an interest in Gaelic to access this.
Really disappointing to hear from
@CnPNaiseanta
Glaschu that families applying for primary 1 spaces in GME in Glasgow are being turned down because of the lack of capacity within
@GlasgowCC
@glasgowgreens
are clear that demand will still not be met with the reopening of 1/2